Rail sector urgently needs better infrastructure 
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL), which represents investors in modern and cross-border rolling stock, has called for urgent action to enhance European rail transport. In an open letter the association urged European authorities to focus public... mehr
Alexandria welcomes new IMO regional hub
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has inaugurated a regional presence office (RPO) in Alexandria (Egypt). The new bureau will strengthen maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa. The office will enhance... mehr
LH Cargo welcomes regional executives
Lufthansa Cargo named two executives to new positions at the beginning of this year. On 1 January Andre Schulz, previously the head of the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and CIS region, took over as the head of Europe. He’s thus been in charge of all of Lufthansa... mehr
30 million t logistics package finalised
In Austria the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has signed a new logistics agreement with the firms Voestalpine Rohstoffbeschaffung and Logistik Service. The contract guarantees the sustainable transport by rail of around 10 million t of raw materials and finished products per year for a... mehr
Prepared for the transition to e-mobility
Renault Trucks (Switzerland) has created a new position to drive forward the decarbonisation of commercial transport. Since 1 September 2024 René Krieger has supported transporters in the planning and implementation of all-electric transport solutions – including charging and... mehr
Qantas Airways joins Aapa
Qantas Airways, the world’s oldest continuously operating airline, has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa), a trade association for international airlines based in the Asia-Pacific region. Aapa director general Subhas Menon said he’s “very pleased and... mehr
Edray picks COO
Edray, a leading technology and managed transport solution provider, has appointed Sean Santiago as COO in its executive management team. With almost 20 years of logistics experience, he has a strong reputation for building innovative, purposeful teams and solutions to maximise... mehr
Savannah speeds Indian cargo by eight days
The port of Savannah now offers faster logistics for cargo from India, reducing transit times to US inland markets such as Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas by up to eight days, compared to west coast ports. With six weekly direct services to Indian ports, including Hazira, Mumbai,... mehr
Major order for Rheinmetall Man
The armaments company and automotive supplier Rheinmetall Man is supplying the German Bundeswehr with 568 logistics vehicles worth over EUR 330 million, to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Last year, Rheinmetall Man – a JV between Rheinmetall and the truck manufacturer Man –... mehr
CN Logistics launches international charter flights
The international logistics solutions provider CN Logistics has launched charter flights between Ezhou (China) and Milan (Italy). The service is part of a strategic partnership with Wuhan Financial Holdings and Hubei International Logistics, the organisation stated in a media... mehr